Downtown Akron Partnership

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Making it Happen

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High Arts Festival

Visual artists, literary artists, musicians and filmmakers apply by June 18

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3rd Thursday

Visit downtown every 3rd Thursday for art, dining, shopping and more

What's Going On

There's always something happening in Downtown Akron.

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EarthaVision Photography Immersion for TeensThrough June 22
at Eartha Vision

Akron Entrepreneurs Meet-upWednesday 20 June
at The Bit Factory

PEG Speaker Series: Corporate Communications PanelWednesday 27 June
at Pritt Entertainment Group

Featured Business

The Old Stone School

The Old Stone School was built in 1840 on land donated by General Simon Perkins, the founder of Akron. It was restored in 1967 through the efforts of the Summit County Historical Society. It currently houses a museum.

301 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: 330-761-2688

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NEWS ROOM

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Summer is in full swing in downtown Akron

The streets and public spaces of downtown Akron are fully activated this summer as Downtown Akron Partnership partners with local businesses and organizations for Summer in Downtown. Live music, games and more is scheduled from June to September.

Akron Zoo to kick off first Brew at the Zoo event on June 16

The Akron Zoo will host the first of three Brew at the Zoo events this year on Saturday, June 16 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. and will feature 15 breweries and wineries, including eight new breweries.

High Arts Festival accepting entries through June 18

Visual artists, musicians, filmmakers and now, literary artists are invited to showcase works in downtown Akron venues during the High Arts Festival, with public and juried votes determining $32,000 in cash prizes.

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